Nasir Academy operates under a unified national framework established by the National Department of Ta`lim, with oversight from local boards to ensure consistent religious education across Canada

These policies provide clear guidelines on administration, curriculum, staffing, student enrollment, operations, and governance. They are designed to support the mission of Nasir Academy—to nurture children in Islamic values and knowledge in a structured, inclusive, and well-managed environment

1. Every Nasir Academy will be operated by a local Nasir Academy Board, chaired by the local Sadr/Amir, with the local Secretary Talim serving as its Secretary. This board will oversee the academy's overall strategic direction, operations, and coordination

2. Nasir Academy will provide religious education to children, typically running on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM, including sports and recess. The schedule is flexible based on local needs; however, teaching time must be a minimum of 2 hours

3. For admission to Nasir Academy, boys and girls must be between 7 and 15 years old as of December 31st of the current academic year. Children will remain in their enrolled level throughout the year. Nasir Academy will accept children at all times, subject to capacity

4. The updated Nasir Academy syllabus (2024) will be used for teaching. The syllabus is based on five workbooks, one for each of the five levels of Nasir Academy. The workbooks are available at www.nasiracademy.ca

5. The academic year starts on July 1st and ends on June 30th, with classes held from September to June. At least 18 sessions must be held per academic year, averaging two per month. A full recommended schedule will be provided by the National Department of Talim. Each Nasir Academy may modify the schedule based on local circumstances, subject to approval by the local Board. It is recommended that each Nasir Academy organize one field trip and one graduation ceremony per year

6. Nasir Academy will provide children with snacks (typically a bar and juice) up to $2.50 per child per session. A pizza day may be organized once every two months

7. Classes will be organized into five age-based levels: Level 1 (age 7) Level 2 (ages 8–9) Level 3 (ages 10–11) Level 4 (ages 12–13) Level 5 (age 14+) Each level will have a dedicated class based on available resources. Gender-segregated classes will be implemented for Levels 4 and 5

8. Final assessments will be provided by the National Department of Talim and are to be conducted during the months of May and June

9. The local Nasir Academy Board should decide if children with disabilities or learning differences can be accommodated, based on available resources

10. Administrative, financial, scheduling, and venue decisions—as well as any disciplinary actions—will be made by the Nasir Academy Board. The Board should endeavor to meet every two months

11. Annual budgets will be prepared and submitted by the Board’s Secretary, with monthly expenses tracked and submitted locally for reimbursement. The National Talim Department will review and approve these budgets and manage overall financial allocations. Any expenditures beyond the approved budget must receive explicit approval from the National Talim Department. A typical yearly budget should include expenses for rental, snacks, stationery and printing, and IT/audio-video equipment

12. The National Talim Department will provide materials such as syllabi, assessment guidelines, handbooks, and best practices

13. The local Board nominates the Academy's Principal, who is appointed by the National Amir Jama’at Canada for a two-year term. The Principal is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Nasir Academy, including teaching, attendance, assessments, lesson planning, and field trips

14. Vice-Principals are nominated by the local Board or the Principal and appointed by the Chair of the Board. It is recommended to have two Vice-Principals—one male and one female

15. Teachers are appointed by the Principal in consultation with the Vice-Principals. The minimum age for teaching at the Academy is 18 years. Teachers are responsible for preparing lesson plans for their respective levels based on the objectives of Nasir Academy. It is mandatory to have at least one teaching assistant (age 18 or older) for every class

16. Security, food arrangements, and resource provision are the responsibility of the local Board, which may delegate these tasks to appropriate members

17. The safeguarding policy of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at shall apply to all local Nasir Academies. All Board members, teachers, and volunteers must abide by the safeguarding policy

18. All students and staff must adhere to Islamic values in communication, conduct, and dress

19. To ensure student attendance, coordination with auxiliaries will be managed through the Board. Any support or assistance needed from auxiliaries will also be coordinated through the Board

20. Auxiliary organizations may use the Nasir Academy platform to organize their events, such as parent sessions, food drives, bake sales, Chanda collections, and classes. These must be coordinated through the Board

21.The structure of the Local Nasir Academy Board is outlined as follows:

Single Jama`at (Amarat) Board Members:

Board Chair: Local Amir/Sadr Jama`at
Board Secretary: Local Secretary Ta`lim
Members: Principal, Vice-Principal, Qaid Khuddam ul Ahmadiyya (and Nazim Atfalul Ahmadiyya), Local Murrabi Silsila (Senior Most, up to 2 if multiple), Sadr Lajna (and Secretary Nasiratul Ahmadiyya), Zaim Ansarullah

Multiple Jama`at Board Members:

Board Chair: Regional Amir/Local Sadr Jama`at
Board Secretary: Local Secretary Ta`lim
Members: Principal, Vice-Principals, Qaid Khuddam ul Ahmadiyya (and Nazim Atfalul Ahmadiyya), Local Murrabi Silsila (Senior Most, up to 2 if multiple), Sadr Lajna (and Secretary Nasiratul Ahmadiyya), Zaim Ansarullah

22.The Local Nasir Academy Principal Appointment Process is as follows:

Term: Appointed every 2 years for a 2-year term
Nomination: The local board nominates 2 to 3 candidates via mutual consultation. Any suitable mature male or female from the local catchment area can be nominated
Submission: Nominations are sent to the National Department of Talim by May 31, including written recommendations from the local board
Approval: The National Amir approves the principal
Start Date: The principal begins duties on July 1 of the new academic year

23. Please click below to download the policies currently in effect and find below the official recommended calendar for Nasir Academy for the academic year 2025 to 2026. For exact dates and any local variations, please refer to your local academy page